Norled, one of Norway’s largest best known ferry operators, has lost about a billion kroner, about €85 million, in two years. The company is now cutting staff, including more than a dozen land-based positions, to try to steady its finances. These losses did not come from a collapse in ridership … [continued]
The MotorCity Boat Werks YouTube Channel posted a video about traveling in Norway by electric cabin cruiser or “trawler,” depending on your point of view. A company named Canal Boats Telemark in Norway rents fully electric boats for touring the waters in and around Norway. Fully electric means only electric … [continued]
The reviewer starts off by saying the Firefly is about 24,000 euros in Norway, maybe more in other European countries, and that he will not be reviewing battery swapping. The car has its own app, which can be used for charging information and some vehicle settings. The Firefly is described … [continued]
ASKO Oslo has completed the transition from diesel to battery-powered trucks ahead of schedule, with help from Scania.
Norway is a world leader in electric vehicle adoption. Visit Norway calls the northern European nation the “EV Capital of the World.” Almost 89% of all new cars sold in Norway in 2024 were electric. The Norwegians seem to understand that fossil fuels are harmful. “But the strongest incentive may … [continued]
A Norwegian transportation company has begun testing a BETA Alia CX300 electric airplane before commercial service begins.
August saw plugin EVs at a record 98.4% share in Norway, up from 95.7% year on year. BEVs alone took 96.9% share. Overall auto volume was 13,915 units, up 25% YoY. The Tesla Model Y was the best-selling vehicle. August’s sales totals saw combined EVs take a record 98.4% share … [continued]
July saw plugin EVs take a record 98.2% share in Norway, up from 94.3% year on year. BEVs alone took 97.2% share, a new record high. Overall auto volume was 9,563 units, up 48% YoY. The Tesla Model Y was the best-selling vehicle. July’s auto market saw combined EVs take … [continued]
In the previous article, I explored a combined framework to predict technological tipping points: the diffusion of innovations, logistic growth (s-curve), and complex adaptive systems models. Together, these theories illustrate how technology adoption starts gradually among a small group of users and then accelerates sharply after reaching specific adoption levels. … [continued]
The June auto market saw plugin EVs take a record 97.7% share in Norway, up from 85.3% year-on-year. BEVs alone saw 96.9% of new sales. Total new passenger vehicle registrations for the month reached 18,373 units, up some 5% YoY and the biggest month in over 2 years. The Tesla … [continued]
